Trans-continental Marketing

Coalville, East Midlandsest. 1993tcm-uk.com+44 (0)1530 516900info@tcm-uk.com

Unit B Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Reg's Way, Coalville, LE67 1FL

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TRANS-CONTINENTAL MARKETING LIMITED (TCM UK), a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1993, specialises in producing private brand consumer goods including refuse sacks, bin liners, food bags, foilware, and aprons, alongside PPE, janitorial, and clinical waste sacks for sectors like healthcare and local authorities. With over 25 years of experience and significant manufacturing capacity exceeding 60,000 metric tons annually across their Coalville, Leicestershire sites, TCM UK offers bespoke product development and consulting services. Their strongest differentiator is a deep commitment to sustainability, evidenced by their ability to process and supply recycled plastic, and manufacture products using scented, anti-bacterial, compostable (EN 13432 compliant), and biodegradable materials. TCM UK holds key certifications including CHSA Plastic Sacks, TUV and OK Composting for caddy liners, and BRC accreditation, supplying retailers across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

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TRANS-CONTINENTAL MARKETING LIMITED (TCM UK) is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1993, specialising in the production of private brand consumer goods. Their core product range includes refuse sacks, bin liners, food bags, foilware, and aprons. TCM UK also manufactures PPE, janitorial, and clinical waste sacks, serving sectors such as healthcare, local authorities, and general businesses. The company is adept at producing bespoke products to customer specifications and offers consulting services on range design and merchandising.

A key differentiator for TCM UK is their commitment to sustainability, particularly their ability to process high-grade post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste, supplying it back to customers. They manufacture products using recycled plastic, as well as scented, anti-bacterial, and compostable/biodegradable materials, with their compostable products conforming to EN 13432 standards. Various closure types are offered, including drawstring, tie handle, and click seal or zipper bags. TCM UK holds CHSA Plastic Sacks certification, and their caddy liners are TUV and OK Composting certified. They also hold BRC accreditation.

With over 25 years of experience, TCM UK has developed extensive knowledge of the retail market and adopts a dynamic approach to understanding customer requirements. The company possesses significant manufacturing capacity, capable of producing over 60,000 metric tons of refuse sacks annually across their sites. Their operations are based in Coalville, Leicestershire, UK, and they supply retailers across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. TCM UK prioritises customer satisfaction, sustainable innovation, and minimising environmental impact through waste elimination in production.

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ISO 9001
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Press fleet: Moulding processes · Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses

Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration

Materials: Material modifiers · ESD-capable

Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service · Mould-flow simulation

Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tool services · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered

Production: Handles prototypes · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production

Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered

Machining: Contract machining

Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC

Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · UL listing · Trade bodies